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Biotech R&D and Toll Manufacturing in Australia
INDUSTRY BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTRE A multi-stakeholder approach to assist the transition of Australian agriculture to nonsynthetic and biologically derived inputs.
Project
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Project
Vision
To empower all Australian industries, starting with agriculture, with a world-class research and toll manufacturing facility for Agricultural biological inputs, collaborating with researchers globally to drive sustainable solutions and position Australia as a biotechnology leader in the Asia-Pacific.
It is proposed to build Australia’s first state-of-the-art shared facility for Biotechnological Research & Development and Toll Manufacturing known as the Industry Biotechnology Centre (IBC). Located at the AATLIS Precinct, Toowoomba , the centre will be designed to accelerate the discovery and development of new biotechnologies and to provide access to bioengineering capabilities that enable rapid design, building, and testing of solutions.
It is proposed that the facility will incorporate R&D laboratories, glass houses, biotechmanufacturing equipment, packaging, warehousing, and dispatch capability.
The first phase of our project development is to engage with interested Stakeholders who would like to contribute to the creation of a robust business case including economic impact assessment (EIA) to verify the viability and quantify the benefits of establishing a dedicated domestic biotech research, formulation, and toll manufacturing facility.

The
Challenge
An Australian first
By addressing these challenges and seizing the opportunities presented by biotechnology, Australia can ensure the long-term sustainability and competitiveness across multiple sectors.
- Consumer Demand: Growing consumer preference for sustainable and ethical products drives the need for innovative agricultural solutions.
- Regulatory Landscape: Stricter international regulations can limit market access for countries that do not adopt modern agricultural practices.
- Climate Change: Biotechnology can help develop crops and livestock that are resilient to climate change, ensuring food security.
- Economic Efficiency: Biotechnology can help develop crops and livestock that are resilient to climate change, ensuring food security.
- Supply Chain Resilience: Biotechnology can enhance domestic food production, reducing reliance on foreign imports and mitigating supply chainrisks.
- National Sovereignty: Investing in domestic biotechnology capabilities strengthens Australia's agricultural independence.
- Environmental Sustainability: Biotechnology can enable more sustainablefarming practices, reducing environmental impact.
- Investor Confidence: Embracing biotechnology can attract investment stimulating economic growth in rural areas.
- Technological Adoption: Collaborative approaches to research, education and manufacturing can reduce the cost of implementing new technologies.




The opportunity for
industry
The Industry Biotechnology Centre for biological solutions offers an Australian first for industry.
The biological sector is on the cusp of a transformation, and we invite stakeholders to be part of this innovative, first-in-industry collaboration that will redefine how research, technology, and best practices are adopted. This project will set newstandards, offering opportunities to embrace disruptive technologies and shape the future, to gain early-mover advantage in this evolving field.
Adoption of cutting-edge research
Collaborative environment
Artificial intelligence adoption
futureproofing with industry 5.0
Pioneering common best practice
Big data & digitisation
A platform for growth
In
Focus
The Industry Biotechnology Centre is focused on opportunities for Australian agriculture.
Other industry segments will also be considered in this exciting collaboration, as leveraging cross-industry synergies and solutions is a proven strength for achieving long-term growth.
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About the Industry Biotechnology Centre initiative
The Industry Biotechnology Centre has been developed with the support of the Queensland Government’s Regional Economic Futures Fund (REFF), in association with FKG Group and other supporting partners including AgriBusiness Connect, Phronis Consulting and AATLIS Industrial Precinct. The Regional Economic Futures Fund is helping Queensland regions seize new-industry development opportunities presented by global decarbonisation.




Why
get involved?
Join the Future of Biological Innovation
Be at the fore-front of the biotechnology revolution. This first-in-industry collaboration offers a unique opportunity to drive growth, set new standards, and shape the future of the biological sector.
By engaging with the Industry Biotechnology Centre initiative, stakeholders can:
- Network with industry leaders
- Gain early mover advantages
- Access govermment support
- Leverage industry insights
- Foster outcome-focused collaboration
- Develop innovative solutions
- Unlocked skilled workforce opportunities

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